www sbobetCHELSEA star Eden Hazard insists if he never plays for Real Madrid it’s because the Blues won’t let him leave. The Belgian was heavily linked with a switch to the Bernabeu during the summer as Los Blancos sought a replacement for Cristiano Ronaldo. After nine years leading the line at Real, the Portuguese superstar finalised an £88m switch to Serie A giants Juventus.

Despite speculation surrounding swoops for Neymar, Kylian Mbappe and Hazard, new Real boss Julen Lopetegui chose to put faith in Gareth Bale. www sbobet And Hazard stayed put at Stamford Bridge where he is thriving in Maurizio Sarri’s attacking system. The 27-year-old has been in stunning form so far this season, scoring eight goals in his first 10 matches.

Asked earlier this week whether he thought a move to Spain would benefit his claim for the Ballon d’Or, Hazard replied: “That’s why I want to go, maybe.” And the winger has cast fresh doubt on his Chelsea future by again suggesting he wants to join Real. He said: “I’m going to stop [talking about Madrid].

“Let me say this. www sbobet If I play for Real Madrid, I will be very happy. “If I never play for Real Madrid, it is because it is not allowed. “And then I will be happy at Chelsea.” Hazard has enjoyed a free role in Sarri’s system, which focuses on high-pressing. But Spanish football expert Guillem Balague reckons the pair have clashed, with Sarri wanting Hazard to be more disciplined in his positioning.